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Don’t think there’s a difference between acting on stage and in TV/film? Do you watch a movie or TV show & say, “I can do that and better”? Then this class is for you. Drama Inc.’s On-Camera 1 teaches the beginning actor, as well as the seasoned stage actor, the basics of acting on camera for television and film. We’ll teach you how NOT to act. What? You’ll learn about eyeline, camera blocking, master shots, mics…

Students will be taped on camera every week using actual TV and film scripts. They will receive notes and tips and will have the opportunity to re-tape using director’s notes. And they will learn from watching fellow students.

In this class you will learn…

The difference between stage acting and on-camera acting

The subtlety required for on-camera work

Choices – what do you know about your character – what choices do you need to make

Eyelines – where to look when speaking

Marks – where to walk and “land”

Cues – when to walk, when to talk

Auditions – when to memorize, how to memorize. how to audition with script in hand

NOTE – Auditing prior to the start of the first class is highly recommended for this class.Also, all students are expected to acquire and read Ivana Chubbuck’s, The Power of the Actor, prior to attending the 1st class.

With Ivana Chubbuck Studio-accredited teacher, Jerri Tubbs. Jerri has been a member of Ivana’s studio since 2007 in Los Angeles and we’re proud to have her at Drama Inc!

This class is open to students who are new to this technique and it’s vocabulary.

In October of 2004 Penguin Books published Ivana’s book, The Power of the Actor. The book became an instant success, spending weeks on the Los Angeles Times top ten Bestsellers List. For more than a year it was the number one selling book about acting at Barnes and Noble. Currently her book is being adopted for use as a textbook in many colleges and universities across the country, as well as having been translated into a number of languages around the world, including Spanish, Hebrew, Romanian, Italian, Danish, Russian and soon to be Chinese.

This technique maintains a focus on producing and nurturing working actors in a rigorous professional environment. It is our mission to empower our students with the tools to become successful and to make dynamic, empowered choices in their work.

In this class students will break down the text according to “The Power of the Actor” – 12 steps, and all of the emotional exercises in the book and then apply it to scene work. The goal is to get every student to learn how to be proactive and win an objective in the scene while creating a dynamic performance. While there is no filming element to this class, the technique is designed especially through the use of inner monologue and inner objects to be captured, truthfully for the camera.

In this class students will break down the text according to “The Power of the Actor” – 12 steps, and all of the emotional exercises in the book and then apply it to scene work. The goal is to get every student to learn how to be proactive and win an objective in the scene while creating a dynamic…

Practical Aesthetics for the Professional Actor… While Practical Aesthetics technique is a text analysis and acting technique for any level actor, it is only for the serious one. You have heard that “Those who fail to plan are those who plan to fail.”…well, translated for the actor, that means “DO YOUR PREP WORK!” Why? So that you actually can live truthfully in the moment and stay out of your head. This can only happen when you have come to the audition, set, or stage confident in your preparation as a professional. In this course, you will learn how to tell the story, not just deliver the lines. Being yourself is enough to tell a compelling story and developing the tools and understanding of how to use truthful essential actions is what Practical Aesthetics is all about. A technique developed by William H. Macy and David Mamet, taught at The Atlantic School in NYC, Practical Aesthetics is a simple technique for analyzing scenes, emotional preparation, and developing unique, playable actions.

The book for this course, A Practical Handbook for the Actor, is used in colleges and universities across the country as a text to accompany every other acting technique already being taught. In 6 weeks, you will build a foundation that will completely change your confidence as an actor. Classes will incorporate scene work, and improvisational techniques as well as audition preparation. And then at the end of four weeks feel free to push repeat and go even deeper, solidifying your technique and building your skill level.

Sherrie Peterson is an actress, director, and producer with over 20 years in the business. She is currently a Professor of Theatre at Shorter University, the Artistic Director for The Oak Theatre, and a Teaching Artist for Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company. She is a member of Actors Equity Association(AEA) and the Screen Actors Guild(SAG-AFTRA), holds a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from Regent University, and a B.A. in Theatre from Samford University. She has worked as an independent television and film producer, directed a feature film, and produced commercials and documentaries. She has also worked in film and television with Tyler Perry, Jim Carrey, and Tony Hale, to name a few. Her students have been seen on television in The Walking Dead, Sleepy Hollow, Nashville, Being Mary Jane, Star, The Haves and Have Nots, The Quad, and the movies Sully, The Founder, Trouble With The Curve, and The Hunger Games.

***All Adult classes 18 and over unless otherwise specified.

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Practical Aesthetics for the Professional Actor

Starting November 27th 4 week session Tuesdays, 7:00pm – 10:00pm $175

While Practical Aesthetics technique is a text analysis and acting technique for any level actor, it is only for the serious one. You have heard that “Those who fail to plan are those who plan to fail.”…well, translated for the actor, that means “DO YOUR PREP WORK!” Why? So that you actually…

Prep 8 is a deep sequential dive into each step of the Arvold Warner Total Preparation curriculum carried out over the span of eight classes within a two month time frame. Each three (3) hour class contains nuanced analyzation and character development guided by the 10-step Total Preparation process presented in the Arvold Warner Studio’s core curriculum. Prep 8 will be helmed by master teacher Erica Arvold. For both beginner and intermediate actors, Prep 8 is appropriate for those who are embarking upon their craft practice as well as those who have already taken AWS’s Total Preparation intensives and are desiring further understanding and practice of each step. Actors will work on two film/television scenes (one self-assigned, another provided) throughout the two months and develop an ability to make strong and bold choices while deepening craft skill and developing full and nuanced characters appropriate for auditioning and set work. Prep 8 is not a scene study class; Prep 8 is a preparation and character development class focused on the discovery and harnessing of one’s own craft tools and process.

Background:Arvold Warner Studio’s Total Preparation curriculum was conceived and developed to help translate the classical study of Stanislavski and its derivatives into a practical and sensory process for the modern day film and television role. Focusing on craft skill for the day player, co-star and guest star roles in today’s Southeast and MidAtlantic markets, AWS’s Total Preparation curriculum has helped focus, streamline, authenticate and drive further craft study for many actors.

Class policy:There are no refunds for missed or dropped classes. **if you drop class after October 1st you are still responsible for the full balance of the class** Each class meeting is curated to be a sequential and cumulative curriculum, and therefore full attendance is expected. With advance notice (at least 24 hours), a student may be permitted to swap their Sunday for Monday or vice versa in the same curriculum week. Students should notify Drama Inc of any requests to swap at the time of enrollment. Missing more than two classes (25% of the course), tardiness or leaving early from class will not be tolerated. Students may not send a friend or another student in their place.

In this class you will learn, how many different types of commercials there are, how they are made, what the roles of director, ad agency, & client are, how projects are cast, who the casting directors in the SouthEast are, what happens on set & more!…

Want to work out with a scene partner and not worry about the “box” that we self-tape in…need a flexible schedule…or like a more private setting to get in some intense work? This is a great option for you! These appointments are open to everyone – we’ll take the skill level that you’re currently at, and build upon it. We’ll be working on how to break down a script and make choices that work for both you and the story being told. There’s no camera element to these sessions. You will choose a scene partner and a scene to rehearse and bring into your scheduled appointment time. Once there, you will perform, get notes, and the opportunity to play a second time. We will also delve into the different aspects of script analysis when needed – providing a review and strengthening of those core skills. These sessions are what you make of it – so be ready to bring it!

Want to work out with a scene partner and not worry about the “box” that we self-tape in…need a flexible schedule…or like a more private setting to get in some intense work? This is a great option for you!

How many times have you said, “I knew the lines perfectly in the car/shower”? How many times have you said, “I get so nervous in the waiting/audition room”? How many times have you just sort of said your lines with meaning & not made informed, confident & detailed choices? All that will change in our new class, THE BREAKDOWN. Cat & Dustin will help you build a working foundation that you will use for the rest of your career!

In THE BREAKDOWN you will learn: a clear concise, process to quickly break down your text/scene/script a variety of memorization techniques to help develop your own process physical & mental relaxation techniques & confidence builders to change that nervous energy into excitement

THE BREAKDOWN is the perfect next step after OC1.

***All Adult classes 18 and over unless otherwise specified.

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The Breakdown: Prepare, Relax and Let Go!

Starting November 9th 4 week session Fridays, 7:00pm-10:00pm $200

In THE BREAKDOWN you will learn: a clear concise, process to quickly break down your text/scene/script, a variety of memorization techniques to help develop your own process, physical & mental relaxation techniques & more…

This class is so much more than Movement but it is actually the Mind, Voice, and Body Integration that is the goal of this class that will cover a variety of techniques and processes including Linklater-based vocal production and movement technique drawn from the work of Michael Chekhov, Michael Lugering, and Rudolf Laban. She will cover some Alexander technique to address relaxation as well, combined with the workshopping monologues and scenes.

***All Adult classes 18 and over unless otherwise specified.

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Movement Integration for the Actor

Starting TBD 6 week session Thursdays, 7:00 pm-10:00pm $275

This class is so much more than Movement but it is actually the Mind, Voice, and Body Integration that is the goal of this class that will cover a variety of techniques and processes including Linklater-based vocal production and movement technique drawn from…

Instructor Jordan Brown will take students through games and exercises to help stimulate student’s creativity and help them find a sense of fun and freedom to apply to their acting work.

Students will cover:

Script analysis

Character study

Working with a reader

Working with a scene partner

Audition dos and don’ts

Commercial auditions

Cold reads

And much more!

Jordan Brown attended Morehead State University graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in both Theatre and Paralegal Studies. She has taught for the Lexington Children’s Theatre, The Little Company and Stagedoor Manor in New York. After college Jordan was invited to study at the Stella Adler Studio in New York City and followed that experience working on the Broadway Workshop of The Last Goodbye. Since relocating to Atlanta Jordan has worked on both sides of the camera as an Actress, Casting Associate, Production Assistant and in other crew positions on feature films and television.

Students will go through games and exercises to help stimulate student’s creativity and help them find a sense of fun and freedom to apply to their acting work. We will cover: Script analysis, Character study, Working with a reader, & much more!

Instructor Jordan Brown will take students through games and exercises to help stimulate student’s creativity and help them find a sense of fun and freedom to apply to their acting work.

Teens will work on Cold Read, Commercials, Audition Techniques, Character Development and Script Analysis.Class will work with the teens on their discovery and creation of a character through improv, cold reads, and script analysis to help them trust their instincts and training when applying it to their acting work.

Teens will work on Cold Read, Commercials, Audition Techniques, Character Development and Script Analysis. Class will work with the teens on their discovery and creation of a character through improv, cold reads, and script analysis…

This class will use theater games, character work and group scenes to teach the fundamentals of improvisation. Students will learn to trust their instincts, make confident choices and work as a team in order to create original stories in a shared environment.

Ryan King is an actor, comedian, screenwriter, improviser and improv instructor from the southeast. He won Third Coast Comedy Club’s “Best Improviser” award for 2017, is a five-time winner of the Nashville’s Funniest Comic competition and a five-time winner of the Luxury Prestige III sketch comedy competition. He can been seen as “Opie Wallace” on CMT’s CMA promos, as the spokesman for Tennessee Wesleyan University, as “Herb Kreskin” on CMT’s “Sun Records” and in commercials for the Tennessee Lottery, Brett Eldredge, Smile Direct, Tractor Supply Co. and iProNetwork.

He graduated from The Second City Chicago’s Improvisation & Comedic Acting program and studied acting under, Caroline Locorriere at the Nashville Acting Studio. He has studied improv with Kevin McDonald of the Kids in the Hall, Erica Elam, Kevin Reome, Mark Piebenga, Matt Mages, Lisa Baney Winters and Scott Goldstein of Second City, Grant Collins of Improv Olympic, Ian Covell of the Highwire Comedy Co., Justin Peters and Kelly Buttermore of The Pit and many others.

As a standup, he has opened for Kevin McDonald, Chris Killian, Dusty Slay and Josh Phillips while performing at Zanies, South Street Comedy Club, Third Coast Comedy Club, and The Gilda Radner Foundation. He was part of helping Nashville Comedians break the world record for the longest comedy show. He has taught improv at Third Coast Comedy Club, Actor-Com, Centennial Performance Studios, Nashville Voice-Over Exchange, Association of Talent Development, Nashville After Zone Alliance, YMCA, Girls Inc., Station Hill Youth Arts Program and High Leigh Convention Center in Hertfordshire, England.

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Improv for Teens

Starting TBD 6 week session Sundays, 11am-2pm 14-18 year olds $275

This class will use theater games, character work and group scenes to teach the fundamentals of improvisation. Students will learn to trust their instincts, make confident choices and work as a team in order to create original stories in a shared environment….

Instructor/s: Ryan King

Prior to 48 hours before your registered event, we’re happy to offer a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee or a Drama Inc. credit for the full price paid, good for one year. Within 48 hours of event we only offer a D. I. credit. Same day cancellations/no-shows result in forfeiture of payment and no credit will be issued. Please consider auditing a class before enrolling. (One day events are not available for audit.) A credit card processing fee between 3% & 4% of total will be added to each cc transaction

*All Drama Inc. seminars, workshops and classes are for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment in the field or representation by an agent.